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ZIP Code 04861

Knox, Maine

FIPS 04861

Juniper

ZIP Code 04861 is in the top 2% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$271,700

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

80%

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

16.5

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,769

Median Age

58.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$271,700

Higher than 65%

Median Property Tax

$4,487

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.81

Higher than 84%

Median Rent

$1,262

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

80%

Higher than 98%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.07%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

89%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

74.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

45.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

148

Annual Precipitation (in)

56.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

68.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

16.5

Lower than 92%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.13

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 04861: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 04861?
The median home value in ZIP Code 04861 is $271,700, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 04861?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 04861 is $4,487, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 04861 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 04861 cost about 4.81× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 04861?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 04861 is $1,262 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 04861?
Home prices in ZIP Code 04861 have moved 80% over the past five years (-0.07% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 04861?
ZIP Code 04861 averages 45.5°F year-round, summer highs near 74.6°F, winter lows around 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 68.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 04861 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 04861's FEMA National Risk Index score is 16.5 (lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.13 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →